Shaniya Simpson, 14 (right) is assisted by Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp counselor Caroline Kajder as she sprays fellow campers and others with a fire hose during Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

2

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Shaniya Simpson, 14, is greeted by Akron Fire Department firefighters Lukas Burns (left) Lt. Mark Pazdernik and Aaron Byard during Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was pulled from a house fire and treated in December 2016 by the firefighters. The fire claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

3

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Shaniya Simpson, 14 (standing left) plays with Emma Canterbury, 8 (right) and Abby Canterbury, 5 (front) the daughters of Kim Canterbury, Shaniya's adoptive mother, as they participate in Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

4

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Shaniya Simpson, 14 (left) has her ears covered by her adoptive mother Kim Canterbury as the sirens of several area fire departments start blaring signaling the start of Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

5

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Shaniya Simpson, 14 is all smiles as she plays in the foam during Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

6

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Shaniya Simpson, 14 (front) makes her way through the foam provided by the Akron Fire Department followed by Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp counselor Lauren Pitt during Fire Truck Day that is part of the burn camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

7

/

7

SHOW CAPTION HIDE CAPTION

Kim Canterbury, the adoptive mother of Shaniya Simpson, 14, takes photos of Shaniya playing in the foam as she participates in Fire Truck Day that is part of Akron Children's Hospital's Burn Camp for children who have suffered burn injuries at Portage Lakes State Park Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 in New Franklin, Ohio. Shaniya was the sole survivor of an Akron house fire that claimed the lives of her parents and younger sisters in December 2016. (Karen Schiely/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

By Theresa Cottom

Beacon Journal/Ohio.com

You look like someone who appreciates good reading.

Unprecedented news is happening every day and we want you to be fully informed. We bring you expert coverage on the news and information you care about in easily accessible ways.

We hope you enjoyed your 7 articles this month. You can come back next month for another 7 free articles or choose unlimited access with a Digital Only or All Access Subscription, and continue to enjoy the best journalism in Akron, anytime, anywhere and on any device. Subscribing is quick and easy.

You look like someone who wants to be informed.

The professional journalists at the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com are here to serve you with news about Akron and Summit County. Stay informed from the area’s largest newsroom. Subscribe to Ohio.com with a digital-only subscription or get the Beacon Journal delivered to your home along with access to Ohio.com anywhere on any device.

While we offer seven free articles a month on Ohio.com as a public service, the best way for you to get all the news you need is to subscribe.

Ohio.com is happy to provide a forum for comments on stories. We encourage a lively exchange of ideas and thoughts regarding topics in the news. We discourage comments that are personal attacks, abusive, or hateful. Such comments may be flagged for removal.